The Smith County Sheriff’s Office’s Patrol Deputies and Sergeant recently won awards at the MADD East Texas Law Enforcement Recognition Luncheon. These awards are for Leadership and Outstanding Service in combating impaired driving in East Texas. Their dedication and commitment has helped make the roads and highways of Smith County a much safer place to

  AUSTIN – As spring weather draws more motorcyclists onto roadways the risk of fatalities increases. Last year 417 motorcyclists died on Texas roadways, an average of more than one fatality a day. It’s a number the Texas Department of Transportation is working to reduce by asking motorists to be extra vigilant. TxDOT is launching “Share

Beginning Saturday, April 27, through Monday, April 29, Texans can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies. There’s no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase. These include: household batteries, fuel containers and flashlights priced at less than $75; hurricane shutters and emergency ladders

All non-emergency Smith County offices will be closed for business on Friday, April 19, 2019, for Good Friday. Offices will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 22, 2019. No new jury panels are being called for Smith County this week because of the holiday.

PORTLAND, Oregon – A convicted killer born in Haskell County who was executed in Texas in 1999 has been identified as the person responsible for a 40-year-old murder. Cold case detectives in Portland, Oregon have identified Jerry “Animal” McFadden as the killer of 20-year-old Anna Marie Hlavka, who was found dead in July 1979 in her

Friday, January 11, 2019 Officer Stevens, Officer Martin, Officer Fortunas, and Chief Somes responded to an accident at 2400 Block S Main St. Report taken. Officer Martin, and Officer Fortunas responded to an alarm at 14000 Block Cr 4200. False alarm. Officer Fortunas, Officer Stevens, Officer Ramsey, and Sgt Flores responded to a warrant service

Friday, January 4, 2019 Officer Stevens responded to an accident at 556 I20 E. Report taken. Officer Fortunas, and Officer Stevens responded to an accident at 3200 Block S Main St. Report taken. Officer Fortunas, and Officer Stevens responded to a disturbance at 13400 Block Cr 472. Settled at scene. Officer Martin, Officer Fortunas, Officer

Police Chiefs and Sheriffs from 20 East Texas counties gathered on Jan. 10 at the Kilgore Police Department for a press conference and mass gathering of law enforcement officials to publicly support the 100 Club of East Texas, a non-profit 501(c)(3) Foundation designed to help families of fallen peace officers. Wayne Isbell, Chief of Police in Mount Pleasant and